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Independent Planning Commission to decide fate of massive HVO Mine extension

Hunter Valley Operations extension plans head to a July IPC hearing

Last updated 0 days, 0 hr, 24 min, 52 sec ago by Louise Nichols

Singleton and Scone set up top-of-the-table clash with big wins

One team remains undefeated, but the chasers are closing in.

Last updated 0 days, 23 hr, 2 min, 52 sec ago by Michael Hartshorn

Independent Planning Commission to decide fate of massive HVO Mine extension

Last updated 0 days, 23 hr, 29 min, 52 sec ago by Louise Nichols

Why even AI-savvy under-35s in Australia are paying for real news online

How distrust of online algorithms is transforming media habits.

Last updated 0 days, 3 hr, 38 min, 52 sec ago by

The four-figure surge: cattle prices break 1000c for first time since 2022

Rain has been the catalyst for big market jumps.

Last updated 3 days, 1 hr, 5 min, 13 sec ago by Alexandra Bernard

Muswellbrook Council calls for halt to federal transition planning amid lack of local input

Lack of local Upper Hunter input into transition planning raises concerns

Last updated 4 days, 21 hr, 17 min, 52 sec ago by Louise Nichols

The last race: tributes flow for Tamworth's beloved hobby trainer

End of an era: How a one-horse trainer captured the heart of the bush.

Last updated 4 days, 22 hr, 12 min, 52 sec ago by Jessica Owers

Scone, Singleton and Muswellbrook all impress at netball championships

Upper Hunter teams prove their mettle at state netball titles.

Last updated 6 days, 2 hr, 48 min, 52 sec ago by Michael Hartshorn

From building homes to building community: 93-year-old honoured with OAM

Last updated 8 days, 14 hr, 38 min, 52 sec ago by Louise Nichols

The Jones Island farmer challenging the stereotype one cow at a time

The future of Australian dairy farming is increasingly female.

Last updated 11 days, 3 hr, 18 min, 8 sec ago by Rick Kernick